Manager, Accounting

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Company: Oak Street Health 

Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Chicago, IL/Remote 

Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing public company of primary care centers for adults on Medicare in medically-underserved communities where there is little to no quality healthcare. Oak Street’s care is based on a unique model that is focused on value for its patients, not on volume of services. The company is accountable for its patients’ health, spending more than twice as long with its patients and taking on the risks and costs of their care. Oak Street Health is now a subsidiary of CVS Health. For more information, visit http://www.oakstreethealth.com.

Role Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing Accounting team at Oak Street Health! The Accounting Manager role combines technical accounting expertise with a strategic focus on operational improvement. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and curious individual that possesses strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles, has a continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and accuracy, and a proven ability to respond quickly in a changing environment. This role requires strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the desire to innovate and improve. This position, in part, will support the monthly close process and preparation of financial reports as well as other day-to-day accounting related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP

• Support month-end close by reviewing journal entries and supporting documents, and providing internal reporting and analysis to management

• Assist in quarterly and year-end reporting to Oak Street Health and CVS management

• Review account reconciliations and other analyses to ensure complete and accurate accounting

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 compliance on internal controls over financial reporting for key processes

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities

• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives, such as responding to inquiries from FP&A and providing requested documents to tax professionals and auditors

• Perform other ad hoc accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required; CPA certification preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

• Proficiency in accounting software (WorkDay Finance and SAP S4, preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Past experience as a people manager strongly preferred

• Public Accounting or Public Company (SOX 404) experience a plus 

• Experience in the value-based care or SaaS industry a plus  

Why Oak Street?

Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as:

• Collaborative and energetic culture

• Fast-paced and innovative environment

• Competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health benefits

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to